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How to Make a Pottery Plate: Wheel-Thrown and Slab-Built Methods (2026)

How to Make a Pottery Plate: Wheel-Thrown and Slab-Built Methods (2026)

by Ian Adair | Jun 1, 2026 | Pottery Techniques

How do you make a pottery plate? To make a pottery plate, choose between wheel-throwing or slab-building. For wheel-thrown plates, center 1.5 to 2 pounds of clay, open it outward into a wide disc, compress the base with a rib, shape a gentle rim, and dry slowly over 3...

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